Amsterdam up three slots in USA Today poll

The Amsterdam High girls’ basketball team, fresh off a hard-fought 44-34 victory over Schenectady Tuesday night in Big 10 action, were elevated three spots Wednesday to No. 7 in the East Regional rankings by USA Today.

The Rams (6-0) were No. 10 in the East last week, coming off an impressive victory at Christ The King. Amsterdam returns to action Friday with a Big 10 rivalry game against Catholic Center. Game time in Troy is 6 p.m.